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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,103.49, 492,801.44 and 195,961.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,103.49, 492,801.44 and 195,961.28 is: 270,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,103.49 : 492,801.44 = 195,961.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,103.49/492,801.44 = 195,961.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,103.49x = 492,801.44 × 195,961.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,103.49x = 96,569,997,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569,997,524.43/357,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,425.81

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